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As the demand for alfresco living reaches epic proportions, the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) will introduce a new outdoor products area at its 2016 show, January 19-21 in Las Vegas. The pavilion will showcase the latest in outdoor kitchen and living design trends, as well as showcase new outdoor products from more than 15 brands. Located in the South Hall of the Last Vegas Convention Center, the pavilion will also include expanded programming for attendees including panels and demonstrations.

“The outdoor appliance category has grown exponentially. It’s no longer about what grill are people buying for their backyard, it’s about bringing the entire kitchen experience outdoors,” said Brian Pagel, VP, kitchen and bath, Emerald Expositions. “Identified among the top 10 kitchen design trends for 2015 by the NKBA in their yearly Kitchen & Bath Style Report, outdoor kitchen and living spaces are among the hottest trends in the housing industry today.”

In the same report, about half of all NKBA designers specified an outdoor kitchen in 2014 – an increase of seven percentage points from 2013.

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Executive producer and host of HGTV’s Income Property Scott McGillivray will host the first DesignBites at KBIS.

McGillivray will help brands pitch their latest innovations and teach attendees about new designs.

Last month, the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) announced it was taking a bite out of innovative design by unveiling DesignBites, a speed-dating style program for brands and attendees. Now, the kitchen and bath industry’s leading platform has announced that contractor, real estate investor, and executive producer and host of HGTV’s Income Property, Flipping the Block and upcoming Moving the McGillivray’s, Scott McGillivray, will host the first-ever DesignBites, as part of KBIS 2016.

“I always tell homeowners that kitchens and bathrooms are the most important rooms when it comes to increasing the value of any home,” said McGillivray. “KBIS’ new DesignBites forum is a fantastic opportunity for brands to unveil their latest kitchen and bath innovations and solutions to market in a fun and engaging way.”

The presentations will take place during the lunch hour on Tuesday and Wednesday, January 19 and 20, 2016 as part of KBISNeXT, located in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. A total of 14 presentations will be selected, seven per day. On Tuesday, January 19, the Design Bites presentations will highlight new kitchen products, with bath products featured on Wednesday, January 20. KBIS exhibitors must apply here for the opportunity to bring their story to the stage in a 3-minute presentation, followed by a two-minute Q & A from the media. The deadline to apply has been extended to October 23.

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The National Kitchen & Bath Association’s (NKBA) fourth consecutive Voices from the Industry (VFTI) Conference Program, held at the upcoming Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) in Las Vegas, January 19-21, 2016, will offer over 90 informative sessions with more than 70 qualifying for CEU credit from the NKBA. Some sessions also qualify for continuing education credits from other industry associations, including the National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) and the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

“The variety of topics offered at the Voices from the Industry Conference program, provide unique opportunities for professional development,” said Nancy Barnes, director of learning at the NKBA. “The NKBA is proud to offer such a large selection of speakers and presentations for KBIS attendees. Our hope is for attendees to leave with knowledge or new skills that help them advance their careers.”

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Applications are now being accepted for the 2016 Best of KBIS awards. Awarded annually at the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), the Best of KBIS awards recognize the best new kitchen and bath products of the year.

“Each year, the world’s most innovative kitchen and bath products make their debut at KBIS,” said Brian Pagel, VP Kitchen and Bath Group, Emerald Expositions. “For years, the Best of KBIS program has allowed those products to take center stage at the show, and, within the design industry. We’re honored to host the Best of KBIS Awards, the longest-running award in the industry.”

The Best of KBIS 2016 Award categories are:

Best in Show

Best of Kitchen: Gold

Best of Kitchen: Silver

Best of Bath: Gold

Best of Bath: Silver

To enter, exhibiting manufacturers must submit one application per entry via KBIS Connect. The deadline to apply is December 18. For additional information about the awards and the application process, please download the entry guide by clicking here. A committee comprising five design professionals will judge this year’s competition. Judges will be named in October 2015.

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The Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) has announced the return of the Innovative Showroom Awards competition to KBIS 2016. Kitchen and bath showroom designers across the country are encouraged to submit a nomination online now through November 2.

“Retail showrooms and the experience they provide are vital to our industry,” said Brian Pagel, VP Kitchen and Bath Group, Emerald Expositions. “They are tasked with educating and engaging consumers on the latest in kitchen and bath innovations. We want to continue to recognize the important role they play, and are pleased that American Standard and GROHE share that vision.”

The 2016 Innovative Showroom Awards are exclusively sponsored by American Standard Brands and GROHE, who are returning to KBIS as part of LIXIL Water Technology.

“Showrooms are an important aspect of our industry. Our showroom partners bring consumers’ dreams to life,” said Maha El Kharbotly, chief marketing officer for American Standard Brands/LIXIL Water Technology Americas. “We are thrilled to raise the visibility of this important channel through this sponsorship by American Standard Brands and GROHE.”

A winner will be chosen in each of the following categories, with one chosen as the overall Innovative Retail Showroom:

New for this year is the People’s Choice Award, which allows the public to vote for their favorite showroom. The vote will occur the week following KBIS 2016, January 27-February 5, 2016, via the KBIS Facebook page.

The 2016 Award winners will be determined by the Innovative Showroom Advisory Board. The group is comprised of retail showroom design professionals, prior award winners, and industry influencers.

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The Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (KBIS) was named the fastest-growing show in attendance in both percentage growth and sheer numbers last week at Tradeshow Executive Magazine’s annual event, which honored 2014’s 50 fastest growing events in North America.

“In 2008, our country saw the worst recession in more than two generations, hitting the kitchen and bath industry hard,” said Brian Pagel, VP Kitchen and Bath Group, Emerald Expositions. “Even in the wake of this economic downturn, KBIS continues to achieve double-digit growth and thrive through our partnership with exhibiting brands and the support of the kitchen and bath industry. The show’s success is a testament to the dedication of the industry and the shared vision for the KBIS brand.”

KBIS was recognized as Growth Leader in Attendance for 2014 (based on sheer numbers) with an increase of 12,284 qualified attendees versus 2013, as well as Growth Leader in Attendance for 2014 (based on percentage growth) for a 65.3 percent growth in qualified attendance over 2013. KBIS also came in eighth for Growth Leader in Paid Net Square Feet (NSF) for 2014 (based on percentage growth) with a 29.2 percent growth in paid NSF over 2013.

During the 2015 show, more than 33,119 industry professionals canvassed the show floor. The event attracted over 500 exhibitors, including 96 new presenters.

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One month after the success of the 2015 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS), plans are already underway to expand the show in 2016. More than 315 manufacturers and brands have committed to exhibit at KBIS 2016. Emerald Expositions has already sold 266,130 square feet of exhibit space – in the first month – almost the equivalent of what was sold in all of 2015.

This is the second year in a row KBIS has experienced such tremendous growth. During the 2015 show, more than 33,119 industry professionals canvassed the show floor. The 2015 event attracted over 500 exhibitors, including 96 new presenters and 87 Loyalty Leaders – the group of exhibitors recognized for their commitment to consecutively exhibiting at KBIS for at least the past six years.

Part of this success is due to the creation of Design & Construction Week. KBIS, in conjunction with the International Builders’ Show (IBS), owned by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), anchor the week-long mega-event, which this year also included the Winter 2015 Las Vegas Market and The International Surface Event – Surfaces and Tile Expo.

“Bringing Design and Construction Week to the industry is a major accomplishment from NKBA and our colleagues at NAHB,” said Bill Darcy, NKBA CEO. “We have created a vibrant forum to get business done in the kitchen and bath industry, fulfilling a major part of our association mission. From here, it only gets better with outstanding programming, top-notch learning opportunities, and the enthusiastic support of all our exhibitors launching their new innovations at KBIS.”